Global housing shortages, a lack of skilled workers, and the need to reach carbon neutrality by 2050—the construction industry faces a tripled-edged sword. Industry leaders must use their experience to provide sustainable solutions while acting fast to keep up with a growing population. Nevertheless, expertise and speed are difficult to deliver without a full team. In an age where industry leaders fight carbon-heavy traditional construction methods with urbanization, one new technology shines a light on the situation: 3D construction printing.

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In the 2018 Olympic season, Farsoon made 3D printed fingertips for the gloves that ice skaters wore. Now, Farsoon reports that it has 3D printed a short track ice skating blade for the Chinese team, which took two home gold medals for the Short Track Speed Skating event.(February 2022)

New and exciting developments are happening in the world of 3D printing all the time. As an emerging technology, it is constantly being developed and improved upon to meet the needs of various users. New applications for 3D printing are being discovered all the time, from medical applications to digital fabrication in a variety of industries. Here is a look at some of the latest trends and developments in 3D printing.........

The 3D printed cavity log hives the Foundation 3D printed are made from a special wood-based composite material, which is biodegradable and makes it possible for honey bees to live in an ecosystem that’s more naturally in sync with their seasonal rhythms. That’s because these 3D printed hives can be installed high up in tree trunks to mimic more natural conditions for the insects.

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A joint venture involving CDC Group and the European building materials multinational LafargeHolcim, is 3D-printing house Called 14Trees, it has operations in Malawi and Kenya, and is able to build a 3D-printed house in just 12 hours at a cost of under $10,000.

The Women Trailblazing the Tiktok 3D Printing Scene

In early June 2023, 3DPrint.com launched a survey to gauge how women have been navigating and influencing the dynamic 3D printing sector.

A remarkable 58% of the participants held executive management roles, such as CEO and Founder, showcasing the prominence of women’s leadership in the industry. With 83% pursuing higher education, the 3D printing sector boasts a highly educated workforce, paving the way for growth and innovation. The educational backgrounds of the respondents further bolster this narrative; of this majority, 41% completed college or university careers, 37% achieved a master’s degree, and 17% advanced to doctorate or post-doctorate levels (as shown in Graph 1 below). These academic credentials are essential for an industry that thrives on technical advancements and innovative solutions.

Medics is an Italian company created in 2016 as a startup dedicated to 3D printed medical models. It was founded from a desire to make surgical procedures safer, better planned, and as minimally invasive as possible, offering an approach that benefits the patient, the surgeon, and the hospital facility. Medics does so by supporting surgeons in pre-operative planning and intra-operative management of high-complexity surgeries through patient-specific 3D anatomical reconstructions called Hyper Accuracy 3D® (HA3D®).

Volunteers will live in a 1,700-square-foot module, 3D printed by ICON, called Mars Dune Alpha. The habitat will simulate the “challenges of a mission on Mars,” as the crew will have to handle resource limitations, equipment failure, communiticate delays, and other environmental stressors, NASA said. (August 2021)

Project-based learning has always been an integral part of education as it encourages students to work as part of a team, solve problems and be creative. It increases involvement and heightens motivation. Over recent years, as the price of 3D printers has become more affordable to the wider public, schools, colleges and universities have introduced additive manufacturing into their learning system.

While 3D printing has been around as a technology for years, its potential in the oil, gas, and renewable sectors is only just being realized. As the oil and gas industry modernizes and digitilizes, it is ready to embrace new technologies that can both reduce cost and the carbon footprint of operations. The current supply chain crisis only further adds to the interest in 3D printing, with on-site printers removing the problems that come with obtaining vital pieces.(Felicity Bradstock - May 02, 2022)

Japanese multinational corporation ASICS specializes in producing sportswear, and its new ACTIBREEZE 3D slides, with a 3D printed honeycomb build, will soon be released to the market. The breathable, thick-soled sandals feature that telltale lattice structure so often found in 3D printed footwear, and call to mind the Adidas Adilette and the Yeezy Slide, which are also the kind of chunky, backless, open-toe kicks that are popular this summer.

In a tight labor market companies are forced to look for operational efficiencies that enable them to do more with less. 3D printing helps streamline production by eliminating process steps such as core assembly for castings or CNC machining setup subtractive metal production. Easy-to-adopt 3D printing technologies are enabling manufacturers to stay competitive offering fast turnarounds of complex designs to win new business with efficient technological offerings.(August 2022)

On 4th August 2022 EU15 Ltd hosted an International project multiplier event, via ZOOM, showcasing the project outputs.

You can download the presentations here ..